Eligibility Criteria:
Must be or have been a participant in a Junior Achievement (JA) high school classroom program, graduating from a high school within Dane County, and pursuing post-secondary education in the fields of business, finance, or banking toward an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree.
Awards:
Lyda M. Locke Scholarship awards two high school seniors pursuing undergraduate studies in business, finance, or banking a $1,000 scholarship to honor the inspiration Lyda M. Locke is to her family.
Method of Selection:
Applicants will be selected on the basis of their application to the committee. Financial need is not considered. Recipients will be notified via email by: May 30, 2026.
How to Apply:
To apply for the Lyda M. Locke scholarship, interested students must submit:
1. A completed application form.
2. Official high school transcript with grades.
3. Two letters of recommendation: One from a business person, community leader, or Junior Achievement (JA) classroom volunteer, and one from a teacher or school administrator.
4. Written essay describing how Junior Achievement programs that you participated in influenced your career planning goals. Please limit your essay to 500 words.
5. Applications submitted without all required documentation will be disqualified.
Scholarships will only be awarded to participants who are lawfully in the United States.
Mailing Address and Deadline:
Scholarship application must be received by or postmarked by May 10, 2026.
Mail to: South Central Region Director
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin
2800 Royal Avenue, Suite 207
Monona, WI 53713
Email to: southcentralregion@jawis.org
Applications are available in the high school guidance office or by contacting the Junior Achievement of Wisconsin - South Central Region office.
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